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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
La mentirosa is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Anselmo Aieta.
“La mentirosa” translates to “The Liar” in English, and the lyrics delve deep into themes of betrayal and undying love. The speaker recounts his profound love for a woman who deceived him, touching on the pain of unreciprocated feelings and broken promises. Despite the promotions of affection she offered, it all turned out to be false—leaving him with a pain that he poetically describes through haunting imagery and a sense of betrayal that lingers long after the relationship has ended.
Key phrases such as “Las caricias de tus manos” (The caresses of your hands) and “Besos falsos de tu boca” (False kisses from your mouth) highlight the visceral contrast between physical intimacy and emotional distance, symbolizing deception that was felt rather than seen. Another potent symbol is the “fantasma de tu traición” (ghost of your betrayal), which signifies how the past actions of the woman continue to haunt the narrator. This ghost represents not only her betrayal but also the lingering impact of her deceit on his life.
Considering “La mentirosa” was written and recorded in Argentina in 1954, a time when tango was profoundly woven into the cultural fabric, it reflects typical societal themes of passion, betrayal, and the melodrama of love lost. This piece taps into the emotional reservoir of mid-20th-century Argentine society, where tango often served as an outlet for the expression of intense personal emotions and stories, mirroring the struggles and challenges of everyday life.
Francisco García Jiménez was an influential Argentine tango lyricist known for his ability to capture deep, personal emotions and societal narratives within his compositions.